The video for Class 3 runs for 39 minutes, but allocate up to 50 minutes for this session to allow time for repeating exercises. As always, make sure your students have nailed down the exercises from Class 2 before moving on. Repeating Class 2 at least twice is advisable.
This class kicks off with a wonderful body warm-up called "Dynamic Iliopsoas Conditioning." The iliopsoas, often known as the 'dancer's muscle,' is crucial to work on because it boosts strength, flexibility, and helps correct muscle imbalances. Next, you'll guide your students through the essential "Posture Exercise." Proper posture is key for balance and alignment in dance, and this exercise includes a variety of Port de bras to explore. Moving on, you'll introduce "Leg Switches," which are fantastic for enhancing core strength and coordination.
The class builds on previous sessions with a more advanced weight transfer exercise, now incorporating greater upper body movements. Then, you'll bring in more elegant Adage movements, such as "Devant Alignment Activation" and "Enveloppé Training," aimed at refining leg and pelvic alignment. Finally, the session wraps up with a calming "Warm Down and Release" exercise that helps students relax and stretch out their bodies.